Swine Flu: News
UK reports first case of H1N2 virus in humans
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that the first human case of the H1N2 virus, also known as the pig virus, has been detected in Britain.
H3N2: ICMR expert recommends influenza vaccine for low immunity people
With respiratory illnesses due to H3N2, COVID-19, and other viruses reportedly witnessing a steep rise over the last week in India, experts have issued caution and recommended precautionary measures.
Karnataka reports first H3N2 death a week after lab report
Karnataka reported the first death from H3N2 influenza in the state on Friday, a week after lab reports confirmed the virus.
Steep rise in H3N2, COVID-19 cases; masks, other measures return
Respiratory illnesses due to Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 and COVID-19 cases reportedly witnessed a steep rise over the last week in India, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures.
New virus with 'pandemic potential' emerges in China
While the world is grappling with coronavirus, which originated in China, worrying details of a new virus have emerged.
SAP shuts down Indian offices after employees infected with swine-flu
German software giant, SAP, has shut down its Indian offices temporarily after two employees of their Bengaluru office tested positive for the H1N1 virus (swine flu).
65 died from swine flu in last one week: Government
65 people succumbed to H1N1 virus in the country last week, pushing the death toll due to swine flu this year to 377, according to Union Health Ministry data, while the number of those infected by it has crossed 12,000.
Shabana Azmi down with swine flu, gets hospitalized
National-award winning actress Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with swine flu recently.
Health Ministry to assist Gujarat, Punjab in containing swine flu
In view of rising cases of swine flu and deaths due to the disease in Gujarat and Punjab, the Union Health Ministry has sent two teams to assess the situation and assist the states in strengthening their response mechanism to contain the ailment.
Over 6,700 swine flu cases, 226 deaths trigger health alarm
There has been an alarming spike in swine flu (H1N1) cases in India this year, with 6,701 confirmed cases and 226 deaths recorded up until February 3.
Maharashtra: Swine flu kills 11 people in 23 days
After Rajasthan, Maharashtra, too, has fallen victim to a swine flu outbreak.
Gurugram: Seven new swine flu cases takes total to 34
While Rajasthan is in the grips of a swine flu outbreak, the disease seems to have reached Gurugram too.
Vasundhara Raje blames Congress for increased swine flu cases
Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje attacked the Congress government over its "failure" to tackle swine flu menace in the state.
#HealthBytes: How to stay safe from swine flu
The recent rise in cases of swine flu across North India, is a serious health threat to every household.
95 swine flu cases reported in Delhi till September 30
A report by the Health Ministry, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), revealed that 95 swine flu cases have been reported in Delhi till September 30.
Man dies of swine flu, first H1N1 death in UP
A 31-year-old man died of swine flu, the first H1N1 fatality reported in Uttar Pradesh this year.
Aamir Khan, wife Kiran Rao down with swine flu
Actor Aamir Khan became the latest victim of swine flu on Sunday.
IIT counselling makes a smooth start, 7 rounds to be conducted
23 IITs, 31 NITs, 23 IIITs and other government institutes started the joint seat allocation process with no technical glitches.
Mumbai witnesses 3rd swine flu death of 2017
A 30-year-old pregnant woman became the third victim of swine flu deaths in Mumbai in 2017.
This year, Maharashtra has 13,000 fewer engineering seats
According to the data released by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), the number of engineering seats in Maharashtra has dipped from 1.43 lakh to 1.30 lakh for the upcoming academic year 2017-2018.
Ludhiana Police fail to arrest Rakhi Sawant in Valmiki case
Ludhiana police were dispatched to Mumbai on Monday following a court order to arrest actor Rakhi Sawant, but failed to locate her.